Question

Why production of starch is often used as a measure of photosynthesis?

Answer 1

Answer:

This glucose is utilised by the plant and extra glucose is stored in form of starch in the leaves. As glucose gets utilised so its presence cannot be detected. But starch is stored in plants and it can be easily detected, hence production of starch is often used as a measure of photosynthesis in leaves

Answer 2

This glucose is utilised by the plant and extra glucose is stored in form of starch in the leaves. As glucose gets utilised so its presence cannot be detected. But starch is stored in plants and it can be easily detected, hence production of starch is often used as a measure of photosynthesis in leaves.